My bestie and I booked Intrepid’s Rio Carnival tour and we couldn’t be happier with our decision! From start to finish, it felt like our group was its own party on the go. We had SO much fun touring Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, dancing through the streets at the blocos and staying up late for the epic samba parade. A huge shoutout to our guide, Maíra, who was simply the best! She effortlessly navigated the Carnival madness, getting us to and from each activity with ease—no small feat with the wild crowds. Plus, we had just the right amount of free time to recharge and lounge on Copacabana Beach between the festivities. If I had one small critique, it’s that Intrepid markets its tours as small groups, but for much of the tour, we were combined with two other groups. It wasn’t an issue for the tours, blocos and parade because those activities are already crowded. But, it was a bit overwhelming in restaurants and took away from the small group experience I’ve enjoyed on other tours. That said, I’d still 100% recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience Rio Carnival!

My experience with the Rio Carnaval tour was absolutely amazing! From the vibrant atmosphere to the beautiful people I met along the way, it exceeded all my expectations. Aline, our tour guide, played a pivotal role in making this journey unforgettable. Despite battling sickness for most of the tour, Aline's kindness and patience never wavered. Her caring demeanor and attention to detail ensured that I still got to experience all the tourist sights I had hoped to see. Aline's dedication to ensuring everyone's comfort and enjoyment truly sets her apart. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone looking to immerse themselves in the magic of Rio Carnaval. And if you have the chance, do yourself a favor and request Aline as your guide – she's simply the best! Thank you, Aline, for making my Rio Carnaval experience one for the books!

I highly recommend this tour especially for those experiencing this Brazilian holiday for the first time and if you don't speak Portuguese. The local guides provided context on the Blocos, the Sambadromo competitions and Rio as a whole that I wouldn't have gotten independently. Seeing Rio during this time of year is truly an experience that words and pictures cannot capture. Vicente was an awesome guide who further enhanced this experience for me.

So fun! Carnaval was so much more than I expected. I am glad I took this trip with a guide. I can’t speak Portuguese and Spanish wasn’t that helpful. This was 100% worth it and my guide Guilherme was so helpful! He made the trip fantastic, I felt so safe!

This trip exceeded my expectations - Rio was the most beautiful city, and seeing it in it's prime through carnaval was just amazing! Although a relaxed pace with lots of free time, it felt like you were in the heartbeat of the city.

I have been a loyal customer with Intrepid for before it was Intrepid back in 2001 when it was Gurba. And this has to be one of the best trips. Without any doubt what made this so good was the guide. He really looked after all of us, took us to some really fun places, had great recommendations of what to do with our free time and great restaurants to go to in the evenings and they all exceeded our expectations. We had one of the most memorable moments of our lives on this trip.

Excellent trip met some amazing people, fell in love with Brazil and this was all thanks to our amazing tour guide Aline. Thank you x

Rio carnival experience is unique and one of my bucket list item. I couldn't have done this without intrepid program, well organised, efficient and friendly guides added spice to the entertainment.

This trip is a great way to see Rio Carnival. Make sure that you sign up for the optional excursion: Join the Parade. It will absolutely enhance the whole experience of carnival. Also make sure that you attend a bloco to add to the fun. One tip: Do your homework before you go. There is a lot of free time, so you need to know how to fill it.

I would definitely recommend! However you are paying more than what you get but in return you get a group of amazing people and safety. The carnival day itself I cannot fault we had amazing seats! The block event day was a waste it was just a walk over the road and we were left to it which made it feel like “where is our money going” I would still say 100% go with intrepid but just be mindful of that. Would definitely go again.